The An Giang Forest Protection Department has just sent an official dispatch to the Head of the Forest Protection Department of Region III to verify and clarify the information about the white monkey appearing in Hon Son, Kien Hai special area, An Giang.
Previously, social networks posted a clip about 4 white monkeys appearing on Ma Thien Lanh mountain in Hon Son, the press reported suspicious information that needed to be verified. To accurately verify information sources, serve the management, protection and conservation of endangered, rare, precious and precious wildlife species in An Giang province, the Forest Protection Department requests the Head of the Forest Protection Department of Region III to urgently implement the contents.
Organize verification and clarification of information. Based on the assigned functions and tasks, the Head of the Forest Protection Department of Region III presides over and coordinates with the local authorities of Kien Hai Special Zone and relevant units to organize inspections, verification, and clarification of information about 4 individuals suspected of being white monkeys appearing on Ma Thien Lanh mountain. Report specific results, have a Working minutes, specific photos attached.
In case the white monkey has not been found after verification, the Forest Protection Department should be notified in writing to the local authorities and local people.
In case the inspection and verification of a white monkey is discovered, the Forest Protection Department will coordinate with local authorities to immediately deploy safety protection measures for the animals according to the law; prevent and strictly handle the acts of hunting and chasing of people.
At the same time, advise the Forest Protection Department to coordinate with specialized units to accurately determine species names, biological characteristics, specifications and propose conservation measures suitable for species.
Strengthen propaganda and dissemination of legal regulations on wildlife protection; advise people when discovering wild animals to proactively protect them, not hunt, not chase and promptly report to the authorities for appropriate handling measures, ensure the safety of people's health and lives and limit damage to wild animals.
Previously, a short clip was posted on social media recording a moment when it was believed that 4 white monkeys appeared on Ma Thien Lanh mountain, Hon Son (specifically Kien Hai area, An Giang). The clip attracted many views and curious comments about this species.
